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60. Save Me From Myself
Episode 60
A commitment device forces you to be the person you really want to be. What could possibly go wrong?
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Published on 13 years, 10 months ago
59. The Hidden Side of the Super Bowl
Episode 59
A football cheat sheet to help you sound like the smartest person at the party.
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Published on 13 years, 11 months ago
58. What Do Hand-Washing and Financial Illiteracy Have in Common?
Episode 58
Education is the surest solution to a lot of problems. Except when it’s not.
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Published on 13 years, 11 months ago
57. Does Money Really Buy Elections?
Episode 57
We all know the answer is yes. But the data -- and Rudy Giuliani -- say no.
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Published on 13 years, 11 months ago
56. Why Is “I Don’t Know” So Hard to Say?
Episode 56
Levitt and Dubner answer your FREAK-quently Asked Questions about certifying politicians, irrational fears, and the toughest three words in the English language.
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Published on 13 years, 11 months ago
55. The Perils of Drunk Walking
Episode 55
We know it's terribly dangerous to drive drunk. But heading home on foot isn't the solution.
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Published on 14 years ago
54. How Is a Bad Radio Station Like Our Public-School System? (Encore)
Episode 54
The thrill of customization, via Pandora and a radical new teaching method
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Published on 14 years ago
53. How American Food Got So Bad
Episode 53
Tyler Cowen points fingers. There's plenty of blame to go around.
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Published on 14 years ago
52. Weird Recycling
Episode 52
Clever ways to not waste our waste.
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Published on 14 years ago
51. What Makes a Donor Donate?
Episode 51
The science of charity, with economist John List.
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Published on 14 years, 1 month ago